CERBERUS COTTAGE FAMILY & FRIENDS
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Cerberus Cottage Crier
Cerberus Cottage
Family & Friends
MARCH 2015
UPCOMMING EVENTS
Autumn
March 25
It seems autumn has well and truly settled in
for the year! Guess it’s time to pull out those
winter onesies again… don’t worry, we won’t
tell.
This month saw the return of our movie night
with a wonderful turnout! We hope everyone
enjoyed ‘The Lego Movie’ as much as we did.
We are looking for suggestions for next
month’s movie, at the moment ‘Frozen’ is in
the lead. (Sorry!)
Play group Easter Egg Hunt
point. Keep a look out for an upcoming raffle
for the fishing gear!
In our next issue we will be commemorating
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the 100 anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.
This is an important time for our proud
nation as we take time to remember the
fallen, the wounded and those currently
serving in peacekeeping operations.
We look forward to another fun month with
you all. Happy reading!
March 28
Luna Park- Book in and come
with us
April 13
Coffee, cake & a chat 1030-1130
April 13
Our Coffee and chat Monday’s began as well
and were some wonderfully relaxed
mornings to meet other spouses.
Committee Meeting 1200
Playgroup had a fantastic time at Rain Hayne
and Shine farm, patting all kinds of animals
and learning how to be gentle with little
creatures.
ANZAC Day
April 25
This month Isabelle stepped down from
President, and Krystyl took over the position.
Thankyou and good luck to you both!
Don’t forget our Luna Park trip! More details
inside this issue.
The fishing competition has regrettably been
cancelled and will not be rescheduled at this
Three little pigs:- Rain, Hayne and Shine farm
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From the President
This month was full on for me, finally securing work and starting back
at university saw my time cut short and so I had to make the difficult
decision to step down from my position as President. On top of that,
my Husband gets his first posting soon so we will be leaving Sunny
Cerberus.
Being a part of the Cottage has been an absolute pleasure for me and I
have forged some very strong friendships with some amazing people
who have truly shown me the resilience you need to be following a
serving member around the country!
Positions Available
The positions soon to become vacant are;
- General Committee
members
- Secretary
- Vice President
General Committee Members help to make decisions about
the groups and events we run. Help us out at events when
needed
Secretary as well as helping as a general member you take the
minutes at the monthly meeting
Vice President also helps as a general member however takes
over if the President is away, and also supports the president
ensuring everyone knows their roles and responsibilities.
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The Cottage really was and is a sanity saver for me. Playgroup gave
me time to sit with other bleary eyed mums who zombie shuffle in
after yet another horrible night’s sleep. Plus Movie nights let my
energetic 2yo go out and see a movie without us worrying about
being shushed!
There are a few positions which will need to be filled in order for the
cottage to continue to provide the wonderful services they do, they
are detailed below.
So once again, thank-you everyone for making my time at Cerberus
Cottage so much fun and I look forward to seeing what the Cottage
gets up to in the coming months and years.
Handing over to Krystyl now, good-luck and enjoy your time as
president!
Isabelle 
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Defence Community Organisation
The Defence Family Helpline is your first point of call for support, information and connection with your
community, including your local DCO team. The Helpline is available 24-7 and is staffed by qualified
human services professionals including social workers and psychologists. You can also email the
Helpline on [email protected] and receive a response within 24 hours.
Visit the DCO Facebook page 'Like' the DCO Facebook page
www.facebook.com/defencecommunityorganisation to receive information about support services for
De-fence families, links with community organisations, and event information for regional and national
DCO-run events.
Relocation and Posting Information: Find out Information about removals and housing
http://www.defence.gov.au/dco/On_the_move.htm
Veterans &
Veterans
Families
Counselling
Service
The VVCS is a free, confidential
community mental health service
for Australian veterans,
peacekeepers, their families and
eligible ADF personnel and their
family members. VVCS counsellors
are experienced and qualified
psychologists and mental health
social workers. VVCS provides:
- Individual, couple and family
counselling
- Crisis counselling and after hours
telephone counselling through
Veterans Line
- Psycho educational Group Programs
- Referrals to other services
VVCS Victoria has an office in
central Melbourne, Wodonga and
a large network of contracted
allied health providers throughout outer metropolitan suburbs
and regional Victoria
Important Info
For more information
call VVCS on 1800 011 046.
Support during deployment: If you would like to receive regular con-tact from DCO during your family
member’s deployment, you must register with the Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608.
Families can access a range of support during the ADF member’s absence. We provide regular
deployment support calls, 24-hour advice and referrals, social work, and assistance with emergency
and crisis, as well as special assistance for children dealing with parental absence. The member’s unit is
also there to help and will run programs of support for you.
http://www.defence.gov.au/dco/Deployment_and_time_apart.htm
ARE YOU CORRECTLY ADDRESSING YOUR MAIL
HMAS CERBERUS and Crib Point have many street names in common. Be
sure your mail reaches YOU and not a resident of Crib Point.
The correct way for addressing mail is:
For quarters ‘on the patch’
Name of Resident House No. & Street Name HMAS CERBERUS VIC 3920
For blocks on-board :
Name of Resident Block No. & Street HMAS CERBERUS VIC 3920
Important Announcement
Due to privacy restrictions, Cerberus Cottage requires ADF members or their
families to contact us to be added to our mailing list - so if you do not live on
the Patch or if you know a Defence family who would like to receive ‘The
Cottage Crier’ please give them our phone number or email address so they
can request to be added to our mailing list.
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Do you need somewhere to stay?
We have two self-contained houses available for hire at affordable
rates. Available all year round and you can book up to three
months in advance. Our cottages include:
- 2 Queen Beds & 2 Single
- All Linen and Towels supplied
- Television/DVD player
- Lounge, Kitchen and Dining area
- Bathroom (with bath)
- Laundry (washer and dryer)
- Ducted Heating
- Air-conditioning
- Porta cot available to hire
Cerberus Cottage is Available to hire for whatever you have in mind.
Well set up for the kids with indoor and outdoor facilities, oven,
fridge, microwave, change table & BBQ.
Heating and cooling throughout
If you’ve got a birthday coming up, or any other special occasion,
this might be a nice change of venue from only $20 per day/night
hire.
Please phone 5983 0274 for bookings or any further Information
Send us an email
[email protected]
Cerberus cottage available for hire day and night
Available to hire for whatever you have in mind.
Well set up for the kids with indoor and outdoor facilities, Oven, Fridge,
Microwave, change table & BBQ. Heating and Cooling
If you’ve got a birthday coming up, or any other special occasion, this
might be a nice change of venue from only $20 per day/night hire.
For bookings or any further Information Please phone 5983 0274 or
Send us an email
[email protected]
Become a financial member today! Members
save on groups, courses and even
accommodation with the Cottage.
Only $24
Call Julie today on 03 5983 0274
*Defence families only
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Playgroup!
Our Playgroup coordinator is Zoe
Come and join this fun group of mums. Newborn-5 years is the general
age range and is a great opportunity for parents to relax and work
together with their children whilst engaging in exciting play.
Looking forward to seeing you at Play-group soon!
$3 per week members
$5 per week non members
Please bring along a piece of fruit to share
FIRST VISIT FREE
Playgroup is for all community members.
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
1000-1200
Playgroup Membership is $24 p/a & includes a FREE play-group shirt
Expressions of Interest
We want to put on groups and events that YOU want to take part in. Here is a list of our brain-storms, if you are interested in any of
these send us an email, call us or message us on facebook. Remember, we are here for YOU!
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Pamper nights—attendees and vendors (a good way to get your business out to the community)
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Weekend PT classes
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AMF Bowling day
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Paintball
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Snow day
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Family photos
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Wine tours
Colouring Competition! Win a $25 or $15 voucher for Millies
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IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO GO ON THE TRAIN
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31ST The journey of Remembrance
Crib Point Community House at 630 pm
A play organised by the a Anzac Community limited to
100 people about WW1 two man play organised
Please Call Toni Munday 0412 242 824 to register
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May 1st @ 5.30pm
At Cerberus Entertainment
Centre
Bring the family to enjoy a
FREE movie
Available to purchase:
Pop Corn $.50
Soft Drink $1
Lolly Bags $.50
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